Batman: Year Two ##575
DC Comics • Detective Comics
Writer
Mike W. Barr
Interior Artist
Alan Davis
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
July 1987
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline features Batman dealing with the return of Joe Chill, the man who murdered his parents, while facing a new vigilante known as the Reaper in Gotham City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, and faint surface scuffing on the dark cover background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30; Graded CGC 7.0 value: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $15 to $25 range on eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run or being sold as a high-grade set, as the grading and shipping costs may outweigh the value increase for a 7.0 copy.
Notable Features
Features the iconic and highly collectible Todd McFarlane cover artwork depicting Batman holding a gun.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard DC Direct Edition markers, appropriate paper stock, and correct color separation for a late 1980s DC publication.